Black & Decker FSD182K-2 18-Volt FireStorm Cordless Drill Kit

by Black & Decker

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The high-powered 18-volt drill from Black and Decker offers faster drilling with a new Quick Connect Bit Change system, electronic level, Infinite Clutch, two-position gear box, and more torque than the competition. The patented Quick Connect Bit Change System, exclusive to the FireStorm drill line, speeds up drilling by allowing you to drill holes and drive screws without changing a single accessory. The System features a removable 3/8-inch keyless chuck that accepts both round and hex shank bits. The chuck is quickly and effortlessly removed to expose a screwdriving bit. The removable chuck is especially useful when making a pilot hole (pilot bit in the removable chuck) and then driving the screw (remove chuck to expose screwdriver bit) in a repetitive manner. The internal screwdriving bit holder features a pull and release collar that secures screwdriving bits or quickly adds 1/4-inch hex shank drill bits. To help with straight and level drilling, the FireStorm drills have an electronic level built into the end of the drill. When the drill is in a level position the LED display lights up. Another new and exclusive feature is the Infinite clutch, which offers a spectrum of clutch settings selected by visual reference guide of screw size. The FireStorm battery has been redesigned with a "spring-loaded" pack, which springs forward like a cassette with the push of a button, and then easily slides off. The drill is sold in an innovative storage box that mounts to the wall with clips to hold the drill and charger in place when not in use. The FSD182K-2 includes the drill, two batteries, charger, #2 Phillips bit, 1/8-inch hex shank drill bit, and wall mountable storage case.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 4.9 x 14.5 inches ; 10.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005RV8J
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: FSD182K-2
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,301 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for the average home do-it-yourselfer, July 1, 2002

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J. Kim (San Francisco Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker FSD182K-2 18-Volt FireStorm Cordless Drill Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I ordered this drill because it was a good deal and I'm happy about it but if you are going to do a lot of drilling or screwing, buy a Porter Cole or DeWalt.

For starters, the fact that you can take the chuck off is nice because it conveniently holds the screw bit so you don't have to go back and forth installing and removing a drill bit then the screw bit. Unfortunately, as a result, you will notice that the chuck does not hold the drill bit perfectly still. You will notice a little wobble. In addition, the front of the drill is a little longer then it needs to be as a result of the removeable chuck.

The bit storage is on the base of the handle, right above the battery holder. Poor design because the bit does not snap in place. Rather, it is held their magnetically. I've dropped the bit several times while it was in the holder.

The torque setting is silly because of the rather large number of choices. Keep it simple I say.

The case is suppose to be wall-mountable. It's large, ugly and poorly designed. I would have perferred a simpler case that held just the drill, charger and two batteries.

The drill has a level light that it really useless. I would have perferred a smart quick charger instead.

This item was a good deal, especially with the [price] rebate. Without the rebate, I would tell you to get the Porter Cole or DeWalt cordless drill instead. The 14.4 volt Porter Cole was definitely better than this drill.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Husband loves it!, November 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Black & Decker FSD182K-2 18-Volt FireStorm Cordless Drill Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

My husband wanted an 18V drill but he wasn't too impressed with
Black & Decker quality so I was looking at DeWalt etc... when I
read a review that this drill was just as good at 1/2 the cost.
They weren't kidding! He loves it! It's got power to spare,
easy and fast to charge and a dream to use and change bits. He
was thinking about returning it when he first got it but decided
to try it out first and that's all it took - you can't go wrong
with this drill if you are in the market for an 18V.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Idea,poor chuck, December 28, 2001

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Robert C Rolle (Bella Vista, Ar. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker FSD182K-2 18-Volt FireStorm Cordless Drill Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this item because they had a good idea in the handy change over from drill to driver.But they skimped on the quality of the chuck.That is a shame because it defeated the whole purpose of the tool.I took the first one back to the store and got another one,but it was just as bad.Maybe they will come out with a good chuck later!